SWDnovel Chapter 51 New Changes in the System
Chapter 51 New Changes in the System
He glanced at the rental prices of spirit fields, then at the other cultivators nearby who seemed completely unconcerned about renting them out.
Jiang Chuan clicked his tongue in amazement.
One can only sigh inwardly that even in the cultivation world, prices in big cities skyrocket, much like Beijing and Shanghai in my previous life, each with its own separate currency system...
"After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the area of the [Life Barrier] increased to 3 mu. Now that I have some wealth, I can just rent 3 mu of Tier 2 spirit fields."
"Each acre of first-grade low-level spirit land grants me an extra 180 years of lifespan annually. Now, with three acres of second-grade spirit land, won't I be able to take off?"
Jiang Chuan thought to himself with delight,
If he could gain a lifespan of over a thousand years in a year, then if he just quietly farmed and developed for a few more years, he might be able to break through and become a Golden Core True Person who would be famous throughout the land.
If we can survive for another hundred years, we might become invincible.
Just then, a voice came from beside my ear.
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask what kind of spiritual field you intend to rent?"
Jiang Chuan turned his head and saw a young female cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining, dressed in a standard Daoist robe, standing in front of him, looking at him with a smile.
Jiang Chuan nodded in acknowledgment and then directly stated his needs:
"I want to rent 3 acres of second-tier low-grade spirit land."
Upon hearing Jiang Chuan's answer, the young female cultivator was slightly taken aback, seemingly not quite understanding. After a moment, she looked at Jiang Chuan and asked:
"This... Fellow Daoist, are you referring to a second-tier spirit field?"
"Is that not allowed?"
Jiang Chuan frowned involuntarily.
If his Qi Refining stage cultivation level is insufficient to rent second-tier spirit fields, then he will have to switch to a Foundation Establishment stage identity.
"No, no, of course you can."
The young female cultivator quickly shook her head, a strange light flashing in her eyes.
He thought to himself, "Perhaps the other party is a young master from a noble immortal family, or a Foundation Establishment cultivator hiding his true strength."
This situation is not uncommon in Yunmeng Immortal City; in fact, it has become a common custom.
The reason why Yunmeng Immortal City is called Yunmeng Immortal City, and not named after the Nascent Soul sect "Luoyun Sect" which is the hegemon of Jingzhou, is because it is called "Luoyun Immortal City".
It was because thousands of years ago,
There was once a legendary Nascent Soul Celestial Lord, "Yunmeng Daoren," who disguised himself as an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator and stayed here for a period of time.
During this period, a large-scale monster riot occurred. Daoist Yunmeng annihilated seven powerful demons with a single palm strike, bringing peace to Jingzhou and leaving behind his legacy, which was later obtained by the founder of the Luoyun Sect, "True Lord Luoyun."
In memory of the "Yunmeng Taoist", the most magnificent mountain range in Jingzhou was named "Yunmeng Mountain", and the only fourth-level immortal city was named "Yunmeng Immortal City".
Therefore, after that, cultivators in Jingzhou, especially those from the Luoyun Sect and Yunmeng Immortal City, often imitated that Yunmeng Daoist in concealing their cultivation levels.
Not to mention Foundation Establishment cultivators pretending to be Qi Refining cultivators, there are even Nascent Soul cultivators pretending to be Qi Refining cultivators.
As for mortals?
There are no mortals in Yunmeng Immortal City.
The person in front of me, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, who wants to rent a second-tier spiritual field, might actually be a high-level cultivator in disguise.
The young female cultivator looked at Jiang Chuan with her beautiful eyes, her tone becoming more respectful, and she changed her address from "fellow Daoist" to "senior".
"Senior, second-tier low-grade spirit fields, the rent is 300 low-grade spirit stones per mu per year, minimum lease term of five years, locations available include Zishan District, Yunhai District, Yanhu District..."
"Please look, senior!"
He casually flicked a wisp of his magic power onto the model of the spirit field.
The previously lifeless model came to life, and the general scenery of the second-tier spirit fields, such as the Purple Mountain District and the Cloud Sea District, was clearly presented to the two of them.
Jiang Chuan did not make a decision immediately, but carefully observed the locations of several district spirit fields.
As a low-key person who follows the path of survival,
He just wanted to develop quietly and avoid attracting attention as much as possible.
"Let's choose Yanhu District, the scenery there is nice."
The young female cultivator was not surprised by Jiang Chuan's choice.
They even felt it was perfectly reasonable.
Because the Yanhu District is far from the core of the Immortal City, it is located in a remote area with an exceptionally beautiful environment, but the spiritual energy is not very abundant.
She was now even more certain that the Qi Refining cultivator in front of her was most likely a high-level cultivator in disguise.
"Senior, how many years are you planning to rent it for?"
Jiang Chuan calculated his own assets. Not counting the second-tier high-grade black-crowned golden eagle he killed after leaving Taihu Market, the assets he had accumulated in Taihu Market over the years amounted to only five or six thousand low-grade spirit stones, barely enough to pay five years' rent.
He had initially felt quite wealthy, but after arriving in the big city, he once again felt poor.
"Let's rent it for five years first!"
The young female cultivator maintained her polite smile: "Okay, may I ask how to address you, senior? I'll go and draft the agreement for you right away."
Jiang Chuan's mind raced, and he uttered a name.
"Wang Lin!"
"Senior Wang, please wait a moment."
The young female cultivator patted her storage bag, took out a standard contract, handed it to Jiang Chuan, and smiled faintly.
"Senior Wang, please leave your spiritual imprint."
Jiang Chuan frowned slightly upon hearing this. This Yunmeng Immortal City truly lived up to its reputation as a fourth-level immortal city; even the procedure for renting spiritual fields was far more complete than that of Taihu Market.
A thought struck him, and he secretly used the "Illusion Word Secret" technique, leaving a simple spiritual imprint of late-stage Qi Refining on the contract.
"alright!"
"Thank you, Senior Wang!"
The young female cultivator carefully put away the spiritual contract, her gaze fixed on Jiang Chuan, and spoke softly:
"Senior Wang, a total of 4500 low-grade spirit stones are needed."
Jiang Chuan nodded, took out the corresponding spirit stones from his storage bag, and handed them to the other party.
After counting the items, the young female cultivator took out a jade token and handed it to Jiang Chuan.
"Senior Wang, this is your token. Just show it when you arrive in Yanhu District, and someone will take you to the location of the spirit field."
"Okay, thanks!"
Jiang Chuan put away the token, thanked him, and turned to leave.
Watching Jiang Chuan's departing figure, the young female cultivator seemed to have a heavy burden lifted off her shoulders. She let out a long breath, patted her pert chest, and stuck out her tongue.
"This senior gives off a vaguely frightening vibe!"
........
Jiang Chuan, holding the token, spent more than an hour arriving at Yanhu District and successfully completed the handover procedures.
Looking at the three acres of spiritual fields by the lake,
Jiang Chuan's heart stirred, and he began to recast the [Life Barrier].
next moment,
A system notification tone sounded.
[The "Lifespan Barrier" has been successfully deployed. The current area is 3 acres, and the spirit field is of Tier 2, Low Grade (lifespan can be invested for evolution).]
[108 plants of the common herb "Dragon's Beard Grass" have been discovered. Consuming them will grant you 0.1 years of lifespan. Do you wish to consume them?]
[Found 10 low-grade Tier 1 spiritual herbs, "Blood Ginseng." Consuming one will grant 0.2 years of lifespan. Consumce?]
[Found 5 Tier 1 High-Grade Spirit Herbs "Welcoming Immortal Grass". Consuming them will grant 0.5 years of lifespan. Consuming them?]
[Found 4 mid-grade Tier 1 spiritual herbs, "Cloud Spirit Flower". Consuming them will grant 0.15 years of lifespan. Consuming them?]
Upon seeing the system notification, Jiang Chuan's eyes widened, looking as if he had seen a ghost.
"Holy crap, no way, what the hell?"
"Didn't a single blood ginseng used to grant 0.2 years of lifespan? Now it's drastically reduced to one-tenth?"
"Are you kidding me?"
"System, you fucking come out here! What the hell is going on?"